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AD06 XBT

2006 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,565 mi
Last recorded162,565 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 XBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 162,565 miles

Front bolts missing from both side of the x frame but still secure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective soft ()

covers fitted to sill and underside

engine management light is on

Fail 22 Oct 2025 162,565 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front bolts missing from both side of the x frame but still secure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective soft ()

covers fitted to sill and underside

engine management light is on

Pass 3 Oct 2024 158,376 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 158,376 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 3 Oct 2023 154,859 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracking in treads

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2023 154,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking in treads

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2022 149,726 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers and under tray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2022 149,726 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers and under tray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 142,673 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 142,570 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 140,046 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 140,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 132,832 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 122,931 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 116,208 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 103,266 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 103,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,085 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2014 89,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 83,390 miles

Oil Level Low!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 83,390 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil Level Low!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr light cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,210 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,149 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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AD06 XBT is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 88,182 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD06 XBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD06 XBT registered?

AD06 XBT is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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